Never did warm up to that race...The first pic is best though.

1) which hair style looks better
2) Should I make the eyes smaller


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http://www.pinknews.co.uk/2015/09/01/comment-the-popes-gay-friendly-image-is-con-and-its-time-we-stopped-falling-for-it/

I feel like this is a valid reply to these headlines... third time I've seen them pop up, and then things just, fall apart again as the media goes away.

Yeah dont be concerned about teamspeak its simple a more effective way to distribute instructions you are more than welcome to mute your microphone and just listen along. Plenty of people do that on events who arent particularly comfortable talking themselves.

As for your DPS it wont be an issue, and if you are interested in improving it we have the shipwright programme to help people optimise their ship builds.
http://fleet.stonewallgaming.net/forums/briefing-room/73753-now-open-office-of-the-shipwright

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ADDITIONAL PRIZES ANNOUNCED!
With the 3rd annual Bash at the Beach nearly upon us, I'm excited to announce the addition of some AMAZING prizes for our first ever Queen of the Waves powerboarding competition! T'Lara has offered to donate additional prizes, above and beyond the Stonewall Credits that are already being offered to our participants!


Additional Prizes:


FIRST PLACE: 5,000 Lohlunat Favours
SECOND PLACE: 2,500 Lohlunat Favours
THIRD PLACE: 1,000 Lohlunat Favours
FOURTH PLACE: 500 Lohlunat Favours
FIFTH PLACE: 500 Lohlunat Favours
SIXTH PLACE: 500 Lohlunat Favours


T'Lara may also ask to challenge one lucky contestant to a 1 versus 1 powerboard race and if they're able to win, T'Lara will part with 1,111 additional favours for spending this year or saving for next! Thank you, T'Lara, for donating to make our first ever Quing (Queen or King) of Waves competition that much more thrilling!

Check the link below for more details!

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I'd love to be there for the fleet mark event as it would be nice to do some PvE content with some fleeties. The thing I'm wondering is if voice-based communication is mandatory for coordination during matches.

Also concerned that my not-so-high DPS build will be unacceptable.

TeamSpeak isn't mandatory for any of our events, and if you do decide to join us on TeamSpeak, speaking isn't required. The "Trek Trivia" event is the only one that is really TeamSpeak based, and even that is primarily only for listening.

As Zander mentioned, there's really no need to worry about not having a top of the line build... the whole event is intended to be fun and casual :) Hope you can swing by and join us!

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Thanks for these words, they are reassuring.

Of course no worries, we are here to have fun, I don't do STO to get stress or anxiety LOL and neither should you. I should be there, so look for the ship that's gets stuck between structures or the enemies lol.

Thanks for these words, they are reassuring.

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I'd love to be there for the fleet mark event as it would be nice to do some PvE content with some fleeties. The thing I'm wondering is if voice-based communication is mandatory for coordination during matches.

Also concerned that my not-so-high DPS build will be unacceptable.

:) number one objective is have fun. Trust me, I'm terrible at following directions at PVE and that's with Teamspeak lol and my ship is just average. Some PVEs do voice simply so that people can chat, a lot of PVEs are basic enough to not require voice, but there's always text.

I'd love to be there for the fleet mark event as it would be nice to do some PvE content with some fleeties. The thing I'm wondering is if voice-based communication is mandatory for coordination during matches.

Also concerned that my not-so-high DPS build will be unacceptable.

There was not much from Enterprise that I thought was super clever. Though, I did think turning an old misogynistic outlier, like the Orion sex slave into a role reversal was interesting.

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didn't a subsequent work attempt to explain that feminine Orions are, contrary to their original depiction as sex slaves, actually the rulers of their society?

Indeed, Orion women just posed as slaves, exerting power over males, who were the actual slaves.

Funny, I had the same video recommended to me this morning. I already knew about the Orions' origins from a few TOS episodes. Perhaps I'm misremembering, but didn't a subsequent work attempt to explain that feminine Orions are, contrary to their original depiction as sex slaves, actually the rulers of their society? And being bought and sold as a sex slave as okay because, hey, there's power up for grabs? Perhaps it was from ENT. I always viewed that as the writers trying to say "see, we're not sexist, seeee!"

Me too! I have always been awed at space and the beyond. What attracted me to Star Trek was that and the fact that Star Trek was progressive in the acceptance of everyone. (This was when I was struggling with being gay and not out of the closet yet)

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Annnnnd subscribed!

I've been a huge astronomy fan since I was young, and it was what initially got me interested in Star Trek. The first thing I really read that was debatable was whether the universe would expand forever and destroy itself in "The Great Rip" or if it would eventually collapse back in on itself in "The Great Crunch". Astronomy as a whole is just so full of unknowns that it will always be something of great interest to me.

Found this video recommended to me by YouTube this morning:
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Around number 6, they reach Star Trek Online and the Orion. Thought what they had to say was worth a laugh, so I'm sharing it with everyone else.

Annnnnd subscribed!

My favorite Mindtools tip for a successful life is:  Emotional Intelligence

"What is Emotional Intelligence (EI)?

We all have different personalities, different wants and needs, and different ways of showing our emotions. Navigating through this all takes tact and cleverness – especially if we hope to succeed in life. This is where EI becomes important.

EI is the ability to recognize your emotions, understand what they're telling you, and realize how your emotions affect people around you. It also involves your perception of others: when you understand how they feel, this allows you to manage relationships more effectively." -Mindtools


Characteristics of Emotional Intelligence
Daniel Goleman, an American psychologist, developed a framework of five elements that define emotional intelligence:

1. Self-Awareness – People with high EI are usually very self-aware. They understand their emotions, and because of this, they don't let their feelings rule them. They're confident – because they trust their intuition and don't let their emotions get out of control.

They're also willing to take an honest look at themselves. They know their strengths and weaknesses, and they work on these areas so they can perform better. Many people believe that this self-awareness is the most important part of EI.

2. Self-Regulation – This is the ability to control emotions and impulses. People who self-regulate typically don't allow themselves to become too angry or jealous, and they don't make impulsive, careless decisions. They think before they act. Characteristics of self-regulation are thoughtfulness, comfort with change, integrity, and the ability to say no.

3. Motivation – People with a high degree of EI are usually motivated. They're willing to defer immediate results for long-term success. They're highly productive, love a challenge, and are very effective in whatever they do.

4. Empathy – This is perhaps the second-most important element of EI. Empathy is the ability to identify with and understand the wants, needs, and viewpoints of those around you. People with empathy are good at recognizing the feelings of others, even when those feelings may not be obvious. As a result, empathetic people are usually excellent at managing relationships, listening, and relating to others. They avoid stereotyping and judging too quickly, and they live their lives in a very open, honest way.

5. Social Skills – It's usually easy to talk to and like people with good social skills, another sign of high EI. Those with strong social skills are typically team players. Rather than focus on their own success first, they help others develop and shine. They can manage disputes, are excellent communicators, and are masters at building and maintaining relationships.

As you've probably determined, EI can be a key to success in your life – especially in your career. The ability to manage people and relationships is very important in all leaders, so developing and using your EI can be a good way to show others the leader inside of you.


Check out the links below for the full article on this subject:
https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newCDV_59.htm

https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_45.htm

If you want to discuss what you have seen, let me know, send me a message :)

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This is so good! but yea very sad... I knew the universe was expanding.. but i prob didnt think that it was taking other galaxys with it.
i love stuff like this, breaking the facts down.

But who knows.. a few hundred years from now other beings.. or breakthrough knowledge of science and different forms of travel may be reachable, at the blink of an eye.
We've still yet to get past the time slowing down when we are exploring vs earth time and managing to keep time in sync.

The Iconians can do it.. why cant we!! :P

If anyone is interested, I follow a channel on youtube that has tons of discovery type 45 min documentary's on it
(I cant sleep without background noise so watching these through the xbox while i drift off helps)
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cool trailer!!!